SVA: Best of ANNECY at SVA - Free

Following the success of the program of short animated films Annecy presents the New Faces of the French Animation organized by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in Canada in 2014, it was decided to extend this initiative to the United States.

A new program was developed by Marcel Jean, artistic director of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. It is composed of nine best French short animated films from the 2014 Festival.

Created by: Augustin Clermont, Gilles Cortella, Marthe Delaporte, Clément de Ruyter, Maïlys Garcia, Gaspard Sumeire, Pierre RutzRunning time: 2:30 (Silent)Synopsis: A wealthy lady and a young knight are frolicking in the forest when they come across Excalibur, which leads them into a silly game of seduction.Screener: https://vimeo.com/116883905Password: please contactpervenche.beurier@diplomatie.gouv.fr

THE SENSE OF TOUCH

Created by: Jean-Claude Mbotti MaloloRunning time: 14:30 (Silent)Synopsis: Chloe and Louis are secretly in love with each other. Their gestures replace words. When they dance, each word is choreography. One evening, Louis invites Chloe for dinner, she brings some lost kittens. Allergic to cats, Louis has trouble relaxing..Screener: https://vimeo.com/116878094Password: please contactpervenche.beurier@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Created by: Jean-Claude RozecRunning time: 11:30 (Silent)Synopsis: Slowly, the steel jaws devour the old tower. A previous owner rushes into the rubble, chasing unwary children. Then begins a strange journey into the heart of this “house” which shelters so many memories...Screener:https://vimeo.com/116883902Password: please contactpervenche.beurier@diplomatie.gouv.fr

MAN ON THE CHAIR

2014 Grand Prize WinnerCreated by: Dahee JeongRunning time: 7:00 (Korean version with English Subtitles)Synopsis: A film that seriously questions one’s existence while it only shows animated pictures drawn by me... Am I not a picture drawn by someone else?Screener:https://vimeo.com/116878050Password: please contactpervenche.beurier@diplomatie.gouv.fr